SAM Syllabus 2027-2027
The past few years have been very difficult for everyone, especially attending meetings at Clubs.
We have decided that since the pandemic we should still offer a Zoom meeting option where members who still feel uncomfortable attending physical meetings or perhaps can't make it to the venue, can all still take part - and others can attend the actual meeting.hile some members can't for one reason or another attend actual meetings we have initiated a hybrid style of meeting. Where possible we will have the option of Zoom at physical meetings.
Some meetings will be exclusively on Zoom while others may be exclsuively a live event - check the listing for each event.
If we have internet access, all Zoom sessions will open at 1:30pm for a 2pm start. All meetings start at 2pm and finish at 4/4:30.
NOTE - Change of date for our January Meeting in 2026. It's now on the 18th, same time, same Zoom!
- October 11th 2026 -
ZOOM ONLY
Guest Speaker - Pip Critten - November 8th 2026 -
ZOOM ONLY
Fringe Film Show - December 6th 2026 -
ECVS & ZOOM
SAM Christmas Social - January 10th 2027 -
ZOOM ONLY
Members Film Show - February 14th 2027 -
ZOOM ONLY
Guest Speaker Paul Kittel - March 14th 2027 -
ZOOM ONLY
BIAFF Film Show - April 11th 2027 -
ZOOM ONLY
Guest Speaker - Richard Scarsbrook - May 9th 2027 -
ZOOM ONLY
SAM Film Challenge TBC - June 13th 2027 -
ZOOM ONLY
AGM
Opening Meeting
October 11th 2026 - Zoom Only from 1:30pm
We've are very pleased to welcome along to our Opening meeting of the new season - Pip Critten.
Pip has been in the business of making films for many years and is well known both to SAM members but also all around the World as an international judge at BIAFF and giving presentations to many clubs in the UK
This is one not to miss!
FRINGE FILM SHOW
November 8th 2026 - Zoom Only from 1:30pm
An Inter-Club film show with a difference!
This long-running competition is usually based on a set theme which has been picked from the previous competition.
Sadly, this year, again, there has been little interest in making films for this competition.
So, there will be somethign slightly different but still linked to the original aims of the competition -
But you'll have to be there to see it!
SAM Christmas Social
December 6th 2026 - ECVS 2:00pm / Zoom from 1:30pm
We're holding the Christmas Social in ECVS this year with some free cake and treats! We'll also have a film show and a Quiz!
We are still aiming to have the meeting on Zoom as well, so no formal dress, but feel free to wear a Chrismas Hat or Jumper! Top up your glasses, sit back and enjoy some excellent films.
We hope you enjoy them and welcome your comments. The Zoom meeting will only be available for the film show and if we can manage it, also the quiz!
Members Film Show
January 10th 2027 - ZOOM ONLY from 1:30pm
And the January Meeting is back AGAIN!
All members are asked to submit a film or two (short ones preferably!) for inclusion in the program.
This is a great opportunity to show a film that hasn't been seen in a while or possibly never been seen by other members.
Send in your film as soon as you can so we can compile them all.
Sadly, there will be no SAM Tea at the break!
Guest Speaker TBC
February 14th 2027 - Zoom ONLY from 1:30pm
We're are really excited to welcome our Guest Speaker of the season. Paul Kittel is coming along to present to us.
Paul has been involved in amatuer film-making for many years and currently hosts the IAC Film Nights which attract a growing number of amateur film-makers from all over the country.
Paul has been to our meeting before and his talk is one you don't want to miss!
This meeting will be on ZOOM ONLY.
BIAFF Film Show
March 14th 2027 - Zoom ONLY from 1:30pm
Films from around the World! Well, at least we hope so - as many film-makers keep their films under wraps while they go on their journey to various film festivals and competitions.
Still in the early stages of selecting films - but you won't be disappointed.
This meeting will be on ZOOM ONLY.
Guest Speaker - Richard Scarsbrook
April 11th 2027 - Zoom ONLY from 1:30pm
We've had some terrific speakers over the years and this season is nodifferent. Richard is a well-known amateur film-maker and this promises to be an excellent show - don't miss it!
This meeting will be on ZOOM ONLY.
SAM Film Challenge
May 9th 2027
This is usually a meeting for the SAM Annual Workshop
This year, we are inviting members to take up the challenge to make a film set to a theme. Who knows what will happen??
The meeting is on ZOOM ONLY
